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Review of Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder on Nintendo Switch

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo May 2019
Cover image of Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 14 May 2019
Genre: Tower defense, Racing
Developer: ACE Team
Publisher: Atlus USA, Sega (NS)

Introduction

In a world where the chunk of rock isn't just a boulder but a boulder with aspirations, Rockstar Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder rolls into your life like an unexpected dinner guest-inviting, confusing, and slightly reckless. As a sequel to the original game that turned heads and knee-capped foes, this title is a bounce back to the zany, peculiar universe where towers crumble and rocks rule the ramparts. Grab your trusty switch and prepare for a rollercoaster that's sure to spark both strategic minds and sheer absurdity!

Gameplay

Picture this: Warriors gunning for each other with rolling boulders at the speed of molasses, all while expertly dodging traps and obstacles. That's essentially your new, slightly frazzled reality in 'Rock of Ages 2'. Players navigate through quirky versions of history, using super-sized rocks to smash through opponents' fortifications. You're not just rolling; you're rolling to victory while also constructing defenses and hampering your opponent's progress like a child doing their best to ruin their sibling's Lego castle. It's tower defense meets racing-yes, you heard that right-where the best offense is also a massive rock rolling down a hill. The blend of strategy and speed keeps the pace as boulders clunk, traps are sprung, and chaos reigns. Spinning around in circles with friends just became an explosive new experience. Who knew we could have this much fun with rocks? The game offers both single player and multiplayer modes, ensuring that even your boring cousin wants to join in on the fun.

Graphics

Graphically speaking, 'Rock of Ages 2' thrives on the whimsical side of art design. It's like someone poured a delightful mix of classical sculpture and cartoon shenanigans into a blender and hit purée. The vivid color palette pops against the backdrop of historically-influenced landscapes, each level more outrageous than the last. From rolling through peculiar representations of classic art and architecture to dashing past absurdly animated characters, the visuals could charm the socks off a stone statue. Despite the Switch occasionally sputtering under the weight of its joke-laden graphics, the art style remains delightful. Plus, who would complain about smashing through an army of mischievous knights while bathed in a splash of cartoonish chaos?

Conclusion

Ultimately, 'Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder' is a fine addition to your Switch library, bringing together the chaotic rolling antics of stones with the sheer strategic necessity of tower defense mechanics. Whether you're battling friends or trying to conquer the single-player mode, it's an experience that guarantees laughs, unexpected moments, and possibly a sore thumb from all the deft rolling. It's the kind of blend that makes you rethink the idea of boulders-far more entertaining than they've got any right to be. Roll on, fellow gamers, roll on!

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